In the U.S alone, roughly 2 million people every year get infected by so-called superbugs such as K.pneumoniae and E.coli, 23,000 of them die as a result. (Time Magazine 19/05/2014)

Waste bin is a major breeding ground for bacteria even when waste bags are used to contain the garbage inside the bin. These bags inside your kitchen bin will certainly acquire nicks, rips, and slashes; therefore, odours mush, and foul liquid will inevitably find their way into the bottom of the kitchen bin. This can lead to increased health risks for your family and pets. The residue that builds up in the bottom of a kitchen bin is a breeding ground that can cause diseases, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. Unpleasant and offensive odors are produced by bacteria growth.

Bacteria can multiply very rapidly given the right conditions. In a 24 hour period a single germ breeding in garbage can multiply 281 Trillion times!

Newborn nappy and dog/cat waste carries a lot of germs and bacteria that can cause some ailments in people. Some of these germs include Escherichia Coli (E. coli). If people come into contact it is pretty easy to catch the bacteria. The common symptoms of the bacteria are cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. If these symptoms are not attended to then someone can get kidney issues which can later on result to kidney failure. Salmonella is another bacteria that infects the intestines and causes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa can be found in disinfectants, respiratory equipment, food, sinks, taps, and mops. It's constantly reintroduced into a disinfected environment through fruits, plants and vegetables. It is spread by direct contact with contaminated items, and by the ingestion of contaminated foods and water.

Staphylococcus aureus may occur commonly in the environment. S. aureus is transmitted through air droplets or aerosol. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, he or she releases numerous small droplets of saliva that remain suspended in air. These contain the bacteria and can infect others. Another common method of transmission is through direct contact with objects that are contaminated. It's often found on the skin and in the noses of healthy people — and is usually harmless — but it can cause infection if it gets into the body.

If waste material is not disposed of securely, flies, cockroaches, rats, mice etc. can gain access and can then spread the germs to hand and food contact surfaces in the home. Hands can become contaminated whilst handling contaminated refuse. Indiscriminate disposal of household solid waste in the vicinity of the home apart from fouling the general environment, adds to fly breeding and rat/insect harboring.